Footage From The War In Afghanistan & Interview With Journalist Ben Anderson

[@pistolerojake3927]

People don't realize respect or appreciate the life they live here in the United States or the UK the average working family live like kings compared to other countries In the world and I see and hear people constantly complaining about little shit and once you see real poverty it opens your eyes to how lucky we are to have been born in a good country it also makes me want to beat the crap out of people who complain about stupid shit like finding pickles in their burger or getting mad about not getting what they wanted as a gift and if you ain't happy and content with your life after witnessing such things you will never be happy

[@Ambtran2023]

@Will Y It's an absolute gift to be alive.

[@Anyue]

Yup I'm happy with my life Can be shitty or Problematic But Hey I'm not living That Low I can get back up on my feet

[@harrylightfoot2004]

Just because people have it worse doesn’t mean your problems dont matter.

[@kgthompson5814]

Um.... i paid extra for thos pickles 😡

[@bobsmith962]

1st world problems.

[@yellowdrangon]

Vice Used to put out SUCH AMAZING, ASTOUNDING, and GROUNDS BREAKING WORK. Ben is such a incredible human being!

[@SkandiaAUS]

The interviewer sums up Vice so well. Kids with no life experience trying to be adults before their time. I don't know why Ben Anderson is associated with them, he's above them.

[@Bonsy999]

well said

[@joshhanson4564]

you sound like a total beta male

[@rpggamesyt2223]

Voice tell lies

[@RAMMSTEIN4HIMMER]

@@rpggamesyt2223 No ear tell lies.

[@jt493]

Money is the answer. Everyone has to survive.

[@johnnymcblaze]

Those Afghan National police by all accounts are monsters. True monsters.

[@alexa.davronov1537]

No, they are bunch of completely uneducated people.

[@MrPackerProductions]

uhh sk8 What a fucking disgraceful thing to say. I know some great people who are Afghani; the fact you want to nuke an entire country really highlights your ignorance and is a fucking psychopathic sentiment. You should be ashamed of yourself, what would your mother think of what you said.

[@shah.n2099]

All u guys are just racists white boys that hate on things they can’t understand

[@Eizy_Art]

@@alexa.davronov1537 this number is only expectation and guess. Before taliban (under soviet) 10% education Under Taliban 2% education After taliban pushed and under forgien 15% After leaving ??? Its is sad :(

[@alexa.davronov1537]

​@@Eizy_Art They are a failed state.

[@josephteale5139]

Ben is a awesome bloke.... very modest

[@stimpy1230]

he is

[@hughrealman50]

When you see humanity the way he has, all you can be is humble

[@TheJGW]

I have stood on pharmacy road in 2010 and was nearly shot there, I found this is hard to watch. Ben's work is fantastic I'd love to follow in his foot steps and pursue a similar career, these stories need telling, but unfortunately fall on deaf ears the majority of the time. Would love to discuss the Afghan war with Ben.

[@gary_beniford]

clearly we should have left that place along time ago. if the people want to live in tribes and follow Islamic law no amount of bombs or money will change that.

[@english1midlands]

***** No doubt,I.S. was created by the U.S.The U.S. is just like another corrupt regime.

[@gary_beniford]

english1midlands supposedly there is evidence to support your claim and after doing some of my own research I read that the CIA trained a large number of current Islamic state fighters thinking they were part of the free Syrian army and would help overthrow Assad which at the time was Obama's priority. of the 100 million dollars in weapons sent to Syria a large number have now fallen into the hands of IS. these types of "mistakes" should never have happened especially if we are to believe the people who made them were experts in their fields. Obama's excuses let him take legal cover but that doesn't change the fact the US strongly contributed to IS rise.

[@jack-gx3bg]

***** actually it's worse than islamic law.They follow a code called pashtunwali, apparently they are descendants from israelites so i have heard. Anyways pashtunali is very strict law. Look it up. And i wouldn't say the people want to follow it because it's mainly a minority of pashtun tribe that follow it, most of afghanistan is made of persians, some turks and mongols.

[@gary_beniford]

Atal Habibi they should follow the laws they want.

[@klydeklyde6034]

That's the thing, most of them don't want to live under Islamist law and archaic living condition. It's the extremist that try to enforce this on them

[@syedirfanjawad8555]

Wow this is the most transparent,honest and true journalism I have ever seen pls carry it further

[@patgraeme775]

Inaccurate not transparent.. what transparent non commercial video displays personal bias and a shameless plug of his book? " This is what happened but if you want to know more buy my book" 😅😅 take a trip to Kabul, hop on hwy 1 south for 20 miles and head east for 5...

[@razerone49]

He’s, by far, the best reporter of that region. He develops relationships with locals and the troops that are deeper than the typical fake stuff I see from most reporters reporting in foreign countries. He also handles being under fire amazingly well compared to others who are hiding from a gunshot from 1 km away

[@itsicearmour]

You're absolutely right. The only other person I've ever found that came close was Michael Ware's work surrounding Al-Zarqawi and the Iraqi invasion in 2003. Check out "Only The Dead" if you ever get a chance! Maybe not as hard-hitting as Ben's stuff, but it's still great.

[@zerodefects26]

Ross Kemp makes similar docos as does Chris Terrell

[@ИванФамиИвановлия]

4:22 he tried to fire grenade launcher wich is under barrel not just aiming in the sky

[@mcgandyyy]

and to fire a GL you kinda need to aim higher than normal so bit of a pointless critic

[@breezemccaig6797]

OGMWHUFC you cant see what they are shooting at. I'm assuming they are above their target since that is where you want to be in a fire fight. So he was probably aiming his gernade in the correct general direction. Very good critic indeed if you ask me

[@Jay-fq8uz]

No he was just shooting in the sky

[@Jay-fq8uz]

John Doe lmao look at 4:22 that’s literally what he says

[@Jay-fq8uz]

John Doe yes during the day from that angle

[@garrettdoty1620]

Ben was a chill guy. not scared to go out like the others that came by. he stayed with us for a little.

[@BH-gh6qm]

Your turn for post Doty.

[@RyanLesNOVAL]

i feel like the interviewer is very unprofessional

[@Gaizhun]

He doesn't seem to care at all.

[@RyanLesNOVAL]

@@Gaizhun yeah, the attitude despite being a serious topic, i cant stand him

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

You said it It hurts kinda Not personally being good in front of crowds, sometimes I have missed the means for the end. He could have heard the answers more than focusing on the next question, agreed. It's a good cadence if outside their is an imminent threat in that building. Otherwise, maybe take some time

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Wait. I just saw the end, wtf

[@jr13227]

He’s dead

[@sweetscience1988]

his book "No worse enemy" is great

[@kashedgaming]

The guy at 9:30 looking at the bomb explosion is my recruiter lol

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Thank you for your service. Hang in there mate. Prepare: it's a coming again.

[@finaljustice3848]

This is 5 years old now but still relevant. Thank you Ben Anderson for capturing this footage and caring enough to really want to cover what really is going on there.

[@bleysmcnutt5500]

A decade old right now. The war is over. Peace will not come to Afghanistan for many years, but at least there is no more American blood spilled for frivolous cause.

[@Sum-dude]

Interviewer saying “I can’t even watch this shit” Good job, Vice.

[@Sum-dude]

“Buy the fucking book” ??? Just gets better and better. Very professional, Vice.

[@_Atzin]

are you talking about how the guy said "I normally can't even watch this shit" if so what's wrong with not wanting to watch people getting blown up?

[@Sum-dude]

No, the lack of professionalism from Vice.

[@alexjackson1050]

@@Sum-dude the informality or 'lack of professionalism' gives it it's own vice vibe

[@JohnMcMahon.]

That interviewer died in 2013 aged 33. His name is Michael Hastings, he had a manic episode and crashed his car into a tree @100mph in Los Angeles. There was a lot of controversy surrounding his death but it turned out to be a tragic accident.

[@ihatepopstars15]

cant afford two mics?

[@megharris3088]

ihatepopstars15 oh yeah I’m going into perhaps the most dangerous place in the world, I’ve got my camera, bulletproof vest and three roadie mics... nah mate I wouldn’t care if it was recorded using a tin can. This dude has got the balls to be there anyways, don’t take the mick...

[@georgebanuelos1]

Meg Harris I think he means the interview....

[@megharris3088]

Galaxy should be more clear then, I will stand by what I said. But I will also apologise for jumping the gun..

[@peerdox2275]

Always be Smart, you weren't smart this time.

[@jon35693]

Meg Harris I mean it's pretty clear lmao, who complains about the guys mic when hes literally getting shot at?

[@jayjayjay365]

"This Is What Winning Looks Like" is probably the best war documentary of the modern age

[@jaimehart901]

My upmost respect ben. I've watched every video i have ever seen of yours over these 10 years and you give( in my opinion) the best narrative and non bias view into this war. Thank you. A forever fan ben thank you for your sacrifice to provide the REAL VIEW

[@CopperheadViper]

funker530s channel has some serious raw footage of the war in the mid east.

[@ericworthing1853]

Terrible terrible interviewer, that guy needs to be fired.

[@jcbbb]

itsjustPENO - @2.5K ? COD AW Sniping and Info you serious? heavy...

[@andrewglen1090]

Peno - AUS FORTNITE PLAYER his ghost was on the joe rogan pod cast today

[@tepsy1993]

@@andrewglen1090 look up Michael Hastings.

[@kcgoon913]

Right, like uncock your one eyebrow, to a guy whos been in the shit, while you been at a uncomfy desk.

[@reermiye1geeljire41]

What telling the truth you don't like the true

[@danieljudin3950]

The old vice... I forgot how far you fell❤️

[@Sage4x4]

How did Vice drop from these ground breaking reporting standards to what it is today? Sadly, 6 Years and the value in "Entertainment" can do a lot to the ethos of a company.

[@berengerchristy6256]

They were purchased since the production of this video

[@utopianfurbiscuit]

Ben Anderson and Ross kemp’s Afghanistan docs are the best.. mad respect to the soldiers and journalists

[@victormorrow2326]

Ben Andersons reporting is great. I love the reporting

[@jacobgalloway9123]

They took the effort to book the event, reserve the venue, invite and accommodate the audience. All to view some of the most compelling footage war and discuss the most serious conflicts on our planet. Real life and death shit! Having two microphones on stage was just too much though.

[@sadiaadil6423]

My thought exactly.one of those collar mics for Ben would have been much? Okkk then 😑

[@krystalayala8451]

The fact that the translators deliberately mess up the translations makes me sick.

[@Orenoryori]

I wish this was longer. All of Vice's documentaries are enthralling.

[@AmggggBlitz]

Passing a joint around in the middle of a war, HELL YEAH!!

[@noyouareracist4431]

Your comment really shows how bigoted you amiercans are

[@aldoluvs]

just bought my book today! super grateful to Ben Anderson!

[@Pottan23]

4:20 Actually he fires a grenade from his (I'm assuming) GP-25 and the recoil sends his top cover flying. Look where his left hand is, look where all the smoke is coming from.

[@avfromc]

I think its very important for people to see this. Im going to share it.

[@scottman187]

More footage of Afghanistan! Awesome insight, you don't see this stuff anywhere else!

[@texasrigged5875]

Ben's been one of my favorites to watch cover this conflict

[@TV-sh8hd]

That interviewer is entirely too cavalier about all this. He should have been excluded from the conversation.

[@FJ5280]

Give this man his Pulitzer. He’s earned it.

[@antileafshinobi2828]

Ben Anderson is amazing

[@davemacclean8323]

was deployed to Bamyan province with NZ army back in 2007

[@salvadorgarcia9676]

What was it like?

[@biscuitandtea]

My hero, Crib 11?

[@danielmagana93]

Congratulations for this great work and thank you for bringing back to us this reality of war and hopping we all are more thankful for what we have.

[@jason4275]

Were is the 300 hours of video

[@BostonsF1nest]

Not in the book apparently

[@jr13227]

Watch This is What winning looks like

[@HudsonReviver3]

Not enough money can ever substitute a loved one. There is no amount of money that would ever fill that void.

[@jismjacket]

RIP Michael Hastings

[@Greyskymorning395]

Such a lost for our generation.

[@luismagana1742]

WAT HES DED

[@johnnymcblaze]

@subcomandante marcos They were just doing their job. The DIY aren't even close to the black book agency's.

[@johnnymcblaze]

@subcomandante marcos You're trying too hard.

[@johnnymcblaze]

@subcomandante marcos Let me guess. Someone woke you up like, what? A year ago? So now you think you're wize? Did you just find out that banks control money and money controls everything so let's look at who controls the banks? Are you just figuring out that roughly 65% of food in America is kosher when the Jewish population is 2% and thereby raises flags about who decides what food we eat? Are you just understanding that most every person in the media who helps you form an opinion (including music labels) just happens to be Jewish? Kid your hubris is staggering.

[@sakumar]

Thanks for the video. It prompted me to buy the book.

[@jondoe3176]

Imagine losing 4 family members and then getting compensated like 50k what a joke

[@hit-1090]

No it was only 10k for 4 dead family members

[@SuperUltimateFX]

Ben Anderson , top man! Love all your war docs keep it up

[@jealouseggs5619]

This guy is amazing. I wouldn't have had the balls to go into Afghanistan to do these kind of stuff. This deserves more views He does not present a negative/racist POV but is neutral and also reveals the problems faced by the Afghans themselves. Props to this guy. How come vids like Justin Bieber can get millions of views but this vid has only 200,000?

[@paulthepali]

Thanks for responding

[@thedyslexicorangutan8049]

I don’t think a bullet hit the rust cover of his rifle. I think it was loose and the blowback from shooting the gun kicked it off

[@english1midlands]

took the words right out of my mouth

[@elcochiloco385]

I wonder what the suicide rate is for the guys who are responsible for making those solatia payments. It must weigh heavy on their souls and eat at their hearts from the inside out.

[@camingersoll6815]

Why would you ever give this a thumbs down? this is the real shit folks, raw and in your fucking face man. So blunt, so truthful.

[@Greenhat0311]

2/9 Echo Marjah July 2010- December 2010 then sent our company to assist 3/5 in sangin dec '10-feb '11

[@shaneross7428]

Very profound.. thank you

[@tofueats5346]

5:40 So basically Meesh from Generation Kill.

[@rbrtchng]

by debating it and challenging it, then the idea that can withstand challenge is truly an idea worth pursuing.

[@vikinginspace4881]

When the enemy of the war your fighting in is also the very ground your walking on that must be a tremendously stressful job to do.

[@trifio5242]

the video was..... jaw dropping...

[@donbismo]

really? interviewing ben anderson they can't even afford buying two microphone? even when the interviewer was michael hasting my favourite journalist after ben anderson.

[@michaelbergman8758]

Vice used to be great. We need more videos like this.

[@carrot92]

for some reason, every time I see a soldier, I want to be like one of them. Maybe its because they carry themselves differently than civilians.

[@nikolaibouzaid9213]

After watching this and a Vietnam war doco, I realise how similar both those wars are

[@Cian_]

The sheer confusion after an IED blast, it's no wonder the Taliban attack immediately after.

[@_Amilio_]

Crazy that all this still went on for another 9 years

[@dnlgberry]

Lo that wasn't a bullet taking off the top cover of his rifle.

[@shockwavebramble]

True, we cannot be thankful enough for those rare, special documentaries that Vice provides us with. I love 'em :)

[@aprilcummings3785]

I'm joing the US Army I'm done with MEPS and about to take my Asvab I'm going in as 11B infantry I wish I was there to help my brothers but I was not old enough I wish me joining I will get the opportunity to help my fellow soldiers

[@kgthompson5814]

Thanks for your service be strong

[@aliyahkhan8748]

You can save them by knowing the reason why your brother's are there.?if every one jumping in the dig will you do the same . brainless

[@judok1426]

@@aliyahkhan8748 The west is on a wild goose hunt to find the terrorists. It will culminate in them eating themselves, because they will discover they indeed are the boogeyman they where looking for.

[@bobbobbers7486]

could not be any more relevant today

[@thewatcher4552]

As a OIF, OEF Vet thanks Ben Anderson and Vice for this video!! "The Real War" don't be so quick to believe everything that's on the media there is always another point of view!!

[@kimjongun2255]

Thanks for the intel.

[@supasye]

6:50 mmm.. by giving you the very least that we can...

[@judok1426]

Less than $2500 Per dead child. Can you imagine a foreign nation leading an army that kills your child and then offers you money to appease your loss?

[@Gollsodia]

Thank you for this information.

[@clintonkenawell9418]

Please do not put Ben Anderson in your sad recap,cut scene, I need likes!! Not proper journalism. Yet ya have an actual Journalist. Your making things worse not better.

[@lastrachris]

These are truly amazing documentaries. Whether you agree with the content or not, these are great.

[@doubleghod]

I lived in Bklyn for 16 yrs.....never heard of Dumbo, Bklyn

[@denimoperator]

Have you heard of the Manhattan bridge?

[@John-wu3pb]

No one asked u to live in a slun

[@EquestrianRecon]

It scares me to see how people are arguing as freely as they are thinking that they are doing something smart. The fact is war is scary, tense and all out terrifying.

[@stimpy1230]

the interviewer is terrible and underinfomed. Ben is incredible howver. Ben obviously is interviewing below his level and he knows it, but shows respect like a true Brit.

[@10laws2liveby]

Thanks man. Bring the truth to us helps us in our support for doing the right thing.

[@OSTemli]

This is what vice should be like, sometime they become such bias and shows only one narratives or try to ignore the truth.

[@jr13227]

If you like Ben Anderson watch This is What Winning Looks Like. Gives you an amazing perspective on the war.

[@BOMEFSY]

Darkhorse get some

[@ryangann665]

War is difficult as hard as it is, being shot at every day, day in and day out. The oddest part is how many vets find themselves missing it

[@jsmooth7217]

Every documentary says this is the most dangerous road, or place in the middle east🙄😴😴

[@pruddz6734]

j smooth because it is you fucking melt

[@InayetHadi]

this guy is awesome. He should cover this war from the other side. That would be interesting to watch as well.

[@TheInfii]

Man, back to when Vice put out that good stuff. That journalism we loved.

[@kuwait85]

as an Afghan watching from Toronto, I'm ashamed of Afghanistan as a whole

[@dawgslayer100]

thanks mate! cheers! :)

[@snipermk0]

we need more brave ppl like ben anderson! The man is a boss

[@PURKINGURKIN]

great vid, great journo.

[@1dirka]

Ben is one of the unsung heros.

[@rizzorizzo2311]

I remember several times when we would encounter local leaders their security would stand next to us and spark up and start passing it around to each other. Weed literally grew in almost all the cracks in the sidewalk of the town I was in.

[@SkateSFBay]

All things humanity could live without.

[@truebihari376]

Very honest assessment...Salute sir

[@RoboticArmy88]

This is one the videos that should have been 40+ minutes.

[@imtiyazKhan-rw8gf]

Vice great job

[@MylaLonelySoul]

Congrabulations, mate: you succeeded in being case in point for my origins theses.

[@MOZZARELLA3105]

one of only true journalist left

[@Dotanator]

Am i the only one who loves Ben?

[@khalilac17]

When the American soldiers gave the deceased members' family money as reconciliation, that part pissed me off. The soldiers seemed proud, almost like they were doing an extremely noble deed.

[@htdtr]

If I can find this book, I'm going to buy it.

[@efoxneo]

Ben Anderson and his book are accurate accounts of what is going on in Afghanistan, and his perspective is very informative. Vice should embrace the same philosophy and become more objective in their documentaries.